The Camera as a Weapon: Black Photography and Storytelling
February 21, 2026 @ 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
The Camera as a Weapon: Black Photography and Storytelling2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Dr.
Jackson, MS 39213
Overview
This talk examines how Black photography became a tool for truth, resistance, and self-definition.
When Black voices were ignored or distorted, Black photographers used cameras to document injustice, preserve dignity, and portray Black life's full humanity-from the Civil Rights Movement to daily moments of joy.
By controlling images, Black storytellers influenced historical perception.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Dr.
Jackson, MS 39213
- Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Admission: Free
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Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument